Denise Plante joining Denver's 106.7 The Bull

The host of 'Colorado & Company' on 9NEWS has a new gig at 106.7 The Bull.

Credit: iHeartMedia Denver

Author: Alexander Kirk

Published: 10:23 AM MDT July 18, 2018

Updated: 1:01 PM MDT July 18, 2018

DENVER — Denise Plante is going country!

The host of Colorado & Company is joining Denver radio station 106.7 The Bull effective immediately, iHeartMedia Denver announced Wednesday.

Plante will become the midday host for 106.7 The Bull, Colorado's New Country, weekdays Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“Few names in Denver are as recognizable as Denise Plante,” said Tim Hager, President of iHeartMedia Denver Region, in a news release. “She’s a best-in-class personality who has a knack for connecting with listeners and business leaders in a meaningful way. I’m thrilled to welcome Denise to the iHeartMedia family and I look forward to watching her grow with the largest media company in the land.”

Plante joined iHeartMedia Denver from KOSI 101.1 FM where she served as an on-air personality for more than 15 years.

"I am so excited to join such a dynamic and exciting radio family,” said Plante, in a news release. "The team at 106.7 The Bull and iHeartMedia have made me feel so welcomed and I can't wait to get back to my country roots and continue being a part of this great Denver radio community.”

In addition to hosting Colorado & Company on 9NEWS, Plante is also a consultant on Daily Blast LIVE which airs nationally on 36 local stations, including 9NEWS.

“Welcoming Denise to 106.7 The Bull is the final piece of the puzzle for Denver’s fastest-growing country station,” said JoJo Turnbeaugh, Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia’s Denver Region and Program Director of 106.7 The Bull, in a news release. “Few personalities have a brand as strong and I’m confident that her warm, engaging style will instantly connect with our listeners, both on-air and on our digital platforms.”